Abdur Rehman Shaukat

➢ Coordinated Aramco Vendor Inspection and Documentation (VID) processes, ensuring compliance with Aramco standards and timely vendor surveillance to meet project quality and delivery requirements.
➢ Carried out inspection and quality assurance activities for surface preparation and coating applications in accordance with Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards, project specifications, and international standards (NACE, SSPC, ISO).
➢ Verified surface preparation quality by inspecting cleanliness, profile roughness, and ensuring freedom from contaminants such as dust, oil, and salts prior to coating application.
➢ Monitored environmental parameters (air temperature, surface temperature, relative humidity, and dew point) to ensure compliance with coating application requirements.
➢ Reviewed and approved contractor’s coating ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans) ensuring alignment with project and Aramco requirements.
➢ Inspected coating material storage conditions, validated material batch numbers, shelf life, certificates of compliance and verified compliance with manufacturer’s Technical Data Sheets.
➢ Witnessed and recorded wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT) measurements using
calibrated equipment ensuring applied coating thickness met project specifications.
➢ Conducted specialized tests such as holiday testing, adhesion pull-off testing, and visual inspections to detect coating defects like pinholes, runs, sags, under-coating corrosion, and improper curing.
➢ Issued and followed up on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Surveillance Reports (SRs), and corrective action plans to address quality deficiencies in a timely manner.
➢ Prepared comprehensive inspection reports, Source Inspection Reports (SIRs), photographic records, and coating inspection checklists to maintain accurate and traceable documentation.
➢ Ensured strict compliance with Aramco Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations during all coating activities, promoting safe practices and environmental protection in coating processes.

➢ Inspection of bare steel to determine suitability for coating application, as per standards.
➢ Inspection of blast cleaned surfaces and interpret degree of cleaning achieved.
➢ Monitoring of coating application parameters as per recommendation of coating manufacturers.
➢ Verified coating applications per approved project procedures.
➢ Reading and understanding of purchase order requirements, AQPCT work procedures and Inspection & test plans.
➢ Preparation of Quality Records as per requirements.
➢ Issue of Non-conformance reports when required.
➢ Interaction with Client’s inspectors to carry out final inspection.
➢ Maintaining inspection equipment in good working conditions.
➢ Reporting to the QC supervisor any anomalies found during the above-mentioned activities.
➢ Well-versed in international codes and standards including NACE, SSPC, ASTM, ASME, ANSI, BS, ISO,
API, and Saudi Aramco standards/specifications, with hands-on experience in FBE, internal/external coatings, surface preparation, and concrete weight coating systems (e.g., APCS 102/104/113).
➢ Experienced inspection of structural steel, painting, pipes, fittings, flanges, RTR, and valves.

➢ Provided technical support and maintenance services for pharmaceutical machinery, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
➢ Conducted equipment installations, calibrations, and validations in compliance with industry standards.
➢ Developed strong client relationships through regular site visits, after-sales service, and timely issue resolution.
➢ Delivered product demonstrations and technical presentations to prospective clients, aiding in the sales process.
➢ Collaborated with the sales team to understand client requirements and offer customized equipment solutions.
➢ Trained client personnel on equipment operation, safety protocols, and routine maintenance.
➢ Diagnosed mechanical and electrical faults, performed repairs, and ensured preventive maintenance schedules were met.
➢ Maintained detailed service reports, documentation, and feedback for internal quality improvement.